The Monastery of St. John is among the most vital places of worship for Orthodox and Western Christians alike. It was based in 1088 by a monk, the Blessed Christodoulos, in honor of St. John... Read more

The Benedictine abbey in St. Gallen, established in 720, was one of the most important monasteries in Europe, in addition to being a number one center for the arts, letters, and sciences. A... Read more

Shrouded by mist and encircled by sea, the enchanting silhouette of Mont-St- Michel soars proudly above glistening sands. Now linked to the mainland by a causeway, the island of Mont-Tombe (... Read more

Since the thirteenth century, Westminster Abbey has been the burial place of Britain’s monarchs and the setting for coronations and royal weddings. It is without doubt one of the most stunni... Read more